1 tbsp. shortening
1 beaten egg
1/2 c. milk
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Add nutmeg or cinnamon to taste

Stir together egg, milk and vanilla. Lightly mix in all dry ingredients. Do not beat. Stir in 1 tablespoon melted shortening. Dip up spoonful of batter. Drop into hot fat. Fry 3 minutes. Dust with sugar. Makes 1 1/2 dozen.